Project Manager – Global FMCG Packaging Transformation

About the role

We are partnering with a leading global FMCG organisation to deliver a high‑visibility packaging transformation programme. This 12‑month contract role is business‑focused, overseeing the end‑to‑end delivery of packaging initiatives that generate commercial and operational benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global packaging project from planning through implementation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, risk registers and dependency maps.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across multiple geographies and manage stakeholder communications and governance.
• Identify, mitigate and resolve project risks, issues and roadblocks.
• Track progress against deliverables and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and achieve intended business outcomes.
• Manage external suppliers and internal business stakeholders as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering packaging, product change, innovation or supply‑chain projects within FMCG.
• Strong track record managing complex, global, cross‑functional programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Ability to drive delivery without direct authority.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing environment.

Required skills

• Smartsheet
• SharePoint

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Mostly remote working with occasional UK travel.
• Opportunity to lead a globally visible programme for a market‑leading FMCG business.